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Community spirit shines By Elsie Lange Marc Serafino points out over his apple orchard in Darraweit Guim, home of Darraweit Valley Cider, and describes how the water came up over the hill and onto his crop. “That’s the river,” he says, squinting into the distance. “It came over that horizon like a wall of water … I can only describe the damage as tsunami-like. “Normally it’s inundation here, it rises over 30 hours – this was not like that.” Cider making, or apple growing, is a high-stakes game. If the trees don’t flower, or aren’t pollinated, the crop won’t grow for another year. When flood waters rushed, leaving silt and grass on the blooms, it could have been devastating. But thanks to a band of locals who came and painstakingly pulled the dirt from the flowers, Marc’s next batch might be saved. “Wonderful community volunteers came in and took all of the debris off … which would have taken me weeks … I can’t believe it, [in just] two days,” he says. “If the bees can’t find the flowers, there will be no crop, which would have compounded the situation.” Marc says the orchard is fine now, although he’s not sure what’s in store over the next wet few days. He and his family moved to Darraweit Guim to chase his cider-making dream seven years ago, and even though the house was flooded and their belongings soaked, he is just glad the crop was saved. “I think if the orchard had been flattened, I’d be in the fetal position sucking my thumb right now,” he says half smiling. “It’s been seven years building it, it would have been tough.” It was a derelict property when he bought it, before he cleared it by hand. He’d only just put the finishing touches on his decked-out events marquis when the flood came. “I prefer not to think about it, it does get a bit emotional if you do,” he says. “I am pretty good at rolling with the punches, we will rebuild.” Darraweit Guim fire brigade captain Mark Spedding was one of the volunteers who made their way to the cidery to lend a hand, his wife Vicki helping to organise the efforts.

DV Cider House owner Marc Serafino with his daughter Lilly in their saved apple orchard. (Pictures: Star Weekly/Elsie Lange)

He says he feels proud to be a part of his community in moments like this. “This is business as usual, people help each other here,” he says. “They know each other and they help each other.” Located at the cidery is a Melbourne Water measuring station, which gave the Marc and his family access to accurate information about

water levels as they rose. At 6.2 metres on Thursday, he, his partner Jenny and their two daughters got in the car. “It’s never got in the house before, this is the highest flood historically in this area,” he says. As Marc shows the damage to his bar and brewing area – explaining his flood insurance only covers the house and contents – three more

pairs of hands pull up in a car, offering to help. “I was talking to Jen yesterday and we said we’d pop in and offer a hand, if you guys needed one this afternoon,” the neighbour says. “I don’t even know where we are up to at the moment,” Marc says, turning to another volunteer. “Dino, can we put some people to work here?”

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Sunbury’s ‘world class’ housing By Elsie Lange Median house prices in Sunbury continue to buck metropolitan trends, growing 4.2 per cent compared to the last quarter. New quarterly data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) quarterly data indicates median house prices across the state dropped 7.1 per cent. Raine & Horne Sunbury real estate agent James Rizk said the town had an interesting market, and in terms of lifestyle, it was “world class”.

“Though it has grown significantly, it’s still a small country town … it’s still got that sense of community about it,” he said. “A lot of people who move to the area don’t want to leave the area. It’s family friendly, it’s close to the Melbourne CBD which you can access in multiple ways.” He said when looking at long term growth data of the median house price in town, it had always been consistent. “You’ve got the facilities in terms of sporting clubs and community hubs and schools as well,” he said.

“There are nine primary schools and three high schools, not including the one in Diggers Rest. “It’s just a town that is able to provide people a quality lifestyle at a reasonable price, which a lot of people are just discovering now.” REIV president Andrew Meehan said metropolitan Melbourne house prices had created attractive buying opportunities, while longer-term market fundamentals continued. “The upward trends we continue to see in the annual data suggest there is significant long-term confidence underpinning both

transaction activity and real estate prices across the state,” he said. “It is pleasing to see property transactions have not slowed materially, with a high volume of vendors listing their properties and plenty of undeterred buyers.” Mr Rizk said looking at Sunbury’s transaction data showed it competed at a high level both in the state and nationally because of the “amount of homes in the area”. “It’s amazing to see such growth in the community that I’ve grown up in and a lot of people are starting to embrace that as well,” he said.

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Sunbury mini Woolies checks out Students at Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist School are being given hands-on learning experience with a new mini Woolworths store set up on campus. The supermarket is aimed at supporting the education of students living with disability by mimicking the operations of an actual Woolworths supermarket, with shelving, registers, money handling processes and more. Acting principal Brendan Nolan said the store would provide an “extraordinary and unique opportunity” for the students to develop real-life skills in a convenient and safe on-site location. “Students will be able to work together

to enhance their interpersonal and communication skills, build their self-confidence and ultimately their independence,” he said. “This will enable each student to feel confident in their community beyond the school environment and utilise these skills in work situations including work experience placements and, ultimately, employment opportunities in the future.” The stores were made possible through a partnership with the Woolworths Technology team, Woolworths Construction team and Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand. Woolworths Group chief reputation officer Christian Bennet said he was delighted to see

the shop open. “The skills students will learn in their new Mini Woolies will equip them with the confidence and knowledge of retail operations, from the perspective of both a customer and a team member,” he said. “It’s a great example of how together we can create better experiences for a better tomorrow. “Having seen the success of our other Mini Woolies stores across the country, we look forward to seeing the students gain independence through building vital life skills at the [new] Sunbury and Ballarat Fresh Food stores.” Elsie Lange

Sunbury MP Josh Bull and Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan have pledged to remove the last two level crossings from the Sunbury Line from Diggers Rest by 2026. The state government said removing the crossings would improve safety and ease congestion for more than 6300 vehicles crossing the tracks. “The Sunbury line will join the Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston, Lilydale and Werribee lines in being level crossing free, transforming communities and changing the way people live, work and travel,” Ms Allan said. The boom gates at the Diggers Rest level crossings, at Old Calder Highway and Watsons Road, can be down for up to 36 minutes during morning peak when 27 trains move through The government said planning was underway to remove the level crossings at Calder Park Drive and Holdren Road in Calder Park by 2025. “Early engineering assessments suggest the best way to remove both level crossings is by building road bridges over the rail line, to create better connections for people travelling around Diggers Rest and to the Calder Freeway and preparing the area for growth and development,” a government statement said. “This work complements the recent level crossing removal at Gap Road, Sunbury where a new road underpass and rail bridge separating trains and cars is already unclogging a major bottleneck.” Details: levelcrossings.vic.gov.au.

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LIVE MUSIC, FOOD & DRINK ART & PHOTOGRAPHY A showcase of talent from both local artists and from further afield, presenting a variety of art & photography media providing a wonderful opportunity for visitors to view and enjoy the creativity and talent. FARM AND GARDEN Entries include vegetables, fruit, eggs, pasture, hay and crops from hobby and home farms and gardens. The display promotes the importance of local food production and farming.

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WOODCHOP With the skill and precision of the entrants on display, the Woodchop competition is a Show favourite. Watching the chips fly with the speed and energy of this sport makes it a feature event of the Show. EDUCATION Entries are received from local Primary, Secondary and Specialist schools across Melboure’s northern fringe, with a dedicated Special Needs section included. Art, collage, creative language, tech, graphics, photography and more create a colourful display in the Education pavilion and provide a wonderful platform for our young entrants to show their talents.

HOMECRAFTS The Homecrafts Pavilion is a centerpiece of the Show, housing the craft, cookery, decorated cakes, needle work as well as horticulture and floral arrangements on display. There will also be a host of demonstrations such as sewing, paper-craft and china painting; and for the kids decorated biscuits being made to take home on the day.

FOOD EXPO Food options at the Show are wide and varied and cater for everyone! You won’t go hungry while you enjoy the Show as there is plenty on offer to tempt your tastebuds. At the northern end of the showgrounds, you will find the Expo with a range of local and regional food options to tempt the tastebuds.

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FREE TICKETS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14! HORSES AND SHOWJUMPING The Whittlesea Show has an extensive program of led and ridden, breed and harness events and each year attracts very large entries from across the state and beyond. The showjumping will provide a lot of excitement with the new Jack Eadon Memorial Showjumping Championship across both days. HERITAGE The Heritage display provides a wonderful insight into days gone by. Preservation of agricultural history makes for a fascinating tour, with equipment and vintage machinery on display. There is a working blacksmith demonstration area, providing a close view of the skills involved at the forge.

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Humbled by recognition Kyle Hayes from Sunbury said it was humbling to be named a finalist in the 2022 YAVVic Rural Youth Awards. He was nominated in the category of Youth Worker Making a Difference for his work with Woodend-based youth mental health charity Youth Live4Life. “I am really proud of the achievement,” he said. “I have had so many incredible mentors and role models through my time as a young person, so this is really a testament to all the wonderful youth workers I have had the privilege of knowing both as a young person and as a worker.” Mr Hayes worked with the Live4Life program for years, helping to deliver the year eight program in the Macedon Ranges and supporting crew development in other rural Victorian Live4Life communities. “A big highlight was our 2022 Crew Camp where we had over 50 young people from our

communities come together for a leadership and development camp which was incredible,” he said. Mr Hayes now works with Little Dreamers Australia, supporting young carers. He said he wanted to thank Youth Live4Life and Macedon Ranges council for all the opportunities, programs and projects he was able to be a part of. “I have spent most of my life in this area, I grew up here, I went to school here, I have worked in a range of places across the area, it’s my home,” he said. “I know firsthand the challenges of growing up here, but also the incredible communities and people we have here as well, especially our young people. “I can’t wait to see what comes next for them in Macedon Ranges.”

Macedon Ranges council is launching a kerbside soft plastics recycling collection trial in Romsey on November 7, to encourage and support the community to reduce waste and recycle more. Doing the trial, more than 2200 residents and businesses using council’s kerbside collection service will be able to recycle their soft plastics by collecting them separately in a council-supplied orange collection bag and placing them in the recycling bin (yellow lid) on collection day. Those in the trial area will get an information pack including a letter and 10 orange collection bags to use during the period. Additional bags can be purchased at the Romsey Transfer Station or Romsey Hub for $3 per pack of 10 bags.

Faster Macedon broadband Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas last week announced the state government has partnered with NBN Co to deliver six broadband infrastructure projects in Macedon. Businesses and households will have access to faster broadband services in: Woodend, Kyneton, Macedon and Mt Macedon. The government said it would deliver the faster broadband by mid-2025, in partnership with NBN Co, Opticomm, and Swoop.

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By Elsie Lange The day before the floods hit Darraweit Guim, Neville West was receiving lung cancer treatment in his home on Darraweit Valley Road, across from the local primary school. Just 24 hours later, the same room was filled with near shoulder-height flood water, his home of 35 years inundated. Like many others in town, the result was the destruction of decades of belongings and severe damage to the weatherboard house he shares with his wife Joanne and raised his two children in. “We had a good cry about it, but what do you do … you can’t fix this,” Neville says. “It’s mainly just the memories that the house contains.” Standing at his front door, the dark mark of the water still lingers on the cream paint, where it pushed through the windows and into the house. He stands on his front step, the highest point water had risen in the past, prior to this flood.

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Raising up their belongings hadn’t been enough. Much of his beloved book collection was destroyed, like almost everything, now strewn, wet and ruined, in a pile outside. He fears his insurer won’t cover everything, but he’ll fight for it. He’s sad to let go of the house, but he wants to bulldoze now and start again, afresh. “We’re in limbo until the insurance company decides what they’re going to do, sitting around twiddling our thumbs,” he says. Next door, Gavin Smith and Jane Clarkson’s weekender cottage, which was the former shop, stands “totalled”. The windows are boarded up and out the front is an enormous pile of broken, waterlogged, muddy possessions. Walking inside the house he’s had for two decades, Gavin points to the water line on the wall, above his shoulder. “Over the years … there’s been floods, but just floods to the road. Everybody’s used to those,” he said. “This year, it jumped up from about 1.5 metres in 1.5 hours. Nobody expected it, nobody had any chance of preparing for it.” He’d been in Melbourne when news of flooding came through, but it was too late to make the journey to salvage their things because the roads were closed or impassable. Gavin’s mum died a month before, so they’d taken her things to the house for his whole family to use when they stayed there. Her belongings were in the house for five days before the flood came. Jane had just brought all her family’s history there too, including family photos dating back to the 1800s all the way through to today.

Gavin Smith and Jane Clarkson outside their Darraweit Guim house with their dog Maisie; Gavin inside his house, pointing out how high the water came; and their destroyed belongings. (Elsie Lange)

“We’re lucky, we’ve got a place where we live in Melbourne,” Gavin says. “It’s horrible to have lost [things] … But I feel more for our neighbours who have lost everything, their whole lives.” To reinsure the house, everything has to be decontaminated. Once the assessor comes and ascertains how much it will cost to take off the plaster, pull up the tiles, replace the kitchen and bathroom and toilets, they’ll find out what’s next.

Both Gavin and Neville praise the council for their response to the flooding, and the community for banding together. Gavin says 10 blokes from Wallan had made their way down to lend a hand. Back on his front porch, Neville says it’s about moving forward. “If you think about it, you might say ‘oh well, that was one section of your life,’” he says. “Now, you’re moving onto the next section.”

Funding for council to support the cleanup Macedon Ranges council will receive state government funding to help cleanup efforts from the significant flooding in the region on October 13 and 14. It is one of 24 local government areas to experience the most profound flood damage in the state, and is set to receive $500,000 through the Council Flood Support Fund. The government said councils played an important role in helping communities recover after an emergency. “This funding will ensure those councils have the immediate funding they need to start clean-up activities, and importantly help restore local facilities and services that are the lifeblood of regional communities, like sports clubs and community centres,” the government said.

“This support is in addition to existing Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements – delivering the extra support communities need for grassroots recovery efforts. “Clean-up activities supported through the fund include the collection and removal of debris deposited on council parks, reserves and community assets, transportation costs, staffing and restoration of community services.” As of October 19, council said it had been inspecting roads across the region for damage. A total of 44 roads were closed after the floods, with 32 roads now open. “Council is currently working with approximately 21 flood-impacted households and businesses across the shire to ensure they are well supported, noting that we anticipate

this number may change,” council said. Premier Daniel Andrews said local councils were “on the frontline of recovery efforts”. “We’re giving them extra support so they can help their communities when they need it most,” Mr Andrews said. “We’re at our best when we work together, every level of government is ready to stand with local communities as we repair the damage that’s been done.” Local government minister Melissa Horne said the government would support councils “every step of the way“ as they start clean up and recovery. “This rapid payment is just the beginning of our support to help them begin their recovery while floodwaters are still high.”

‘Dangerous’ connectivity disconnect When the flooding hit Woodend on October 13, residents said the lack of mobile coverage and inability to get in contact with loved ones elsewhere had been “dangerous”. Reception is an ongoing issue in the town, a fight reignited by fires, storms or floods, or any disaster where it’s vital to access information. During the recent severe weather event, which cut power at thousands of homes and inundated streets, parks and homes, resident Andrew Price said he hadn’t been able to make calls all day, and without a landline, he was cut off. “[Mobile coverage is] an inconvenience all the time, and in a disaster situation it’s obviously dangerous,” he said. “You don’t have access to the information you need, you don’t know where road closures are, you don’t get flood warnings. “My daughter who lives in Geelong was panicking because four of us couldn’t receive phone calls.” At a Macedon Ranges council storms community information session on October 19, another Woodend resident and former emergency manager with SES, Pete Stanley, raised the same concerns. “When we lose power, most people in town do not have access to internet at all… if this was a fire, we would be in dire straits – I say that as a community member but also as an incident controller as well,” he said. Council emergency management co-ordinator Eliza Tipping said there were council projects under way to improve off-grid power sources to assist communications. “Unfortunately it hasn’t been ready for this event … If your battery powers out on your device then you may not get [access to the VicEmergency app], so we rely on common sense, which I know sometimes doesn’t prevail,“ she said. She reiterated it was important to have community members who can take charge and provide advice in disaster situations. Telstra regional manager Marcus Swinburne said power outages had not impacted the network, but the overload of people using the network which caused communications problems. He said work was being done to construct another mobile tower. He said the tower in Woodend was hoped to be completed by December 15, depending on challenges faced during installation including the wet weather.

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Watergardens set to unveil Town Square upgrade visitors’ comfort and entertainment top of mind year-round, with the Town Square now sporting covered walkways, pergola spaces and a brand-new expansive performance stage complete with large format screens. Diners will also benefit from upgrades to some of the licenced seating areas when visiting Town Square’s hospitality venues.

“We are so pleased to be unveiling our new Town Square for Taylors Lakes locals to enjoy. The space will include all of the creature comforts allowing visitors to take time out of their shopping trip to rest and recharge, or a fantastic new entertainment option for families to visit,” centre manager Trish Gardiner said. The new-look Watergardens Town

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Flood aftermath ‘like a cyclone’ By Elsie Lange Darraweit Guim was the town hit hardest as flood waters rushed through the Macedon Ranges the week before last – nine homes and the local primary school were inundated, and many more properties damaged as levels rose above seven metres. Darraweit Guim fire brigade captain Mark Spedding said there had been an “extraordinary” amount of rain – 82 millimetres. He explained the flooding was largely due to the convergence of two creeks in the town and the arrival of water from neighbouring Lancefield. “For us, it’s a lottery. In 2020 we had more rainfall than we had last week and we didn’t have a serious flood because they didn’t have flooding in Lancefield,” he said. When it became clear they needed to evacuate, residents made their way to higher ground at the community hall. Mr Spedding said many houses experienced more than a metre of water inside, and Darraweit Guim Primary School had at least a metre of water in all of its buildings. Darraweit Primary School principal Carol Booker said the school had been “basically destroyed”. “We got the warning mid-week that we might have to sandbag … Then on Thursday morning we didn’t get an official warning, but the CFA had told us we needed to sandbag,” Ms Booker said. “They were already there sandbagging. We’d sandbagged around the low doors and low rooms. We put everything up above, off the bottom shelves and things.” As the day wore on, the water rose, “above everyone’s expectations”. “Our administration bluestone building and kitchen were basically filled almost right to the

The town of Darraweit Guim was hit hard by flood waters.

top, almost to the top of the door,” Ms Booker said. “The fridges were turned upside down and the kitchen bench was on its side. “It was like a cyclone had gone through.” Forty-six pupils from the school will continue their learning at Wallan Primary School while the clean up continues. “We’re hoping that we will be back on site as soon as possible. The quicker the better,” Ms Booker said. She said schools from surrounding towns and the community had been hugely supportive following news of the devastation. “Every person that we talk to, even strangers have stopped and said ‘Can we help in any

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way?’ and it’s just a matter of co-ordinating it really,” Ms Booker said. Despite strong community spirit and support, there were also concerns about instances of burglaries at flooded homes in the town. “There have been occasions of looting,” Mr Spedding said. “[It happened to] one bloke who was affected by flood. As waters were receding he came back and found someone had stolen his gas cylinders. “Someone was seen backing into a property and was chased off by CFA members.” At a Macedon Ranges council information

session on Monday, October 10, Gisborne police Sergeant Geoff Clapham said officers were keeping an eye on the issue. Council said it was working closely with impacted residents with emergency relief needs, including material aid and housing support, a review of septic and rainwater tanks at affected properties and support with waste management. In a statement, council said Darraweit Guim residents can access Romsey Transfer Station to dispose of household waste for free upon presentation of their licence. Affected households in Lancefield will also be able to access this service for waste from the floods.

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By Jessica Micallef The first concept design for the new-look Gap Road level crossing in Sunbury has been released. Gap Road will be lowered under the rail line to preserve the character of the heritage-listed Sunbury station. Construction on the project was brought forward to begin this year, with the level crossing expected to be removed by late 2022, and the remaining works completed in 2023 – two years ahead of the initial 2025 completion date. About 19,000 vehicles pass through the Gap

Road level crossing each day, with the number expected to reach 27,000 in 2026, according to state government data. A three-week community consultation period was held in November last year for the public to provide feedback on the design, landscaping and public artworks for the new level crossing. Sunbury MP Josh Bull said more than 170 residents contributed to the preliminary design. “The level crossing will be gone for good by the end of 2022, with a road under rail design as promised,” he said. “This year we will see site investigations continuing as well as some early works, with

the majority of major construction towards the end of 2022.” The level crossing removal is being delivered in conjunction with the $2.1 billion Sunbury line upgrade, which includes platform extensions, train stabling modifications and rail track power upgrades at Sunbury station to enable bigger and more modern trains to run on the line. The line is expected to transport up to 113,000 passengers in peak hours every week when the Metro Tunnel is open. “We promised to remove this crossing by 2025, but this vital project has been fast tracked to synchronise works between the level

crossing removal and the $2.1 billion Sunbury line upgrade,” Mr Bull said. “It means we will only need to close the line for an extended period of time once, rather than twice, resulting in less disruption and a level crossing-free Sunbury three years ahead of schedule. “This is a critical project that will improve safety and ease congestion in the heart of our community and it is time to get it done.” The Gap Road level crossing will be the fourth crossing removed on the Sunbury line and is one of 75 “dangerous and congested” level crossings in Melbourne to be gone by 2025. 12476330-CG03-21

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The state government will dish out a $73.5 million package to help primary producers and small businesses recover after the recent flooding across Victoria. In a statement, the government said the package includes the $19.5 million Primary Producer Flood Relief Program to deliver a one-off $10,000 payment to primary producers directly affected by the floods. The grants will cover activities including the removal and disposal of debris and injured or dead livestock, repairing essential equipment, fixing and replacing fencing, buying fodder, water and water storage and more. Primary producers whose properties were directly hit are eligible for concessional loans of up to $250,000 to restore or replace damaged assets, and meet general expenses incurred while the clean-up occurs. Up to $15,000 can be claimed by flood-affected primary producers for up to 50 per cent of transport costs. Directly-impacted small business owners can apply for a one-off $5000 payment through the $54 million Small Business Immediate Flood Relief Program. “The program will also support a dedicated Business Relief Service – with dedicated

mentors to guide business owners through the available commonwealth, state and local supports, manage insurance and landlord issues and build a strong recovery strategy,” the government said. The government said a further $2 million would support trusted community mental health organisations to deliver care “when it’s needed most”. “Neighbourhood Houses and Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations in affected areas will receive $400,000 to run local events, connecting flood-affected residents across communities,” the government said. “Primary producers whose properties, livestock or crops were lost in the floods will get the dedicated mental health support they need, with $500,000 for specialist agriculture organisations including the National Centre for Farmer Health.” Applications for both programs open on Thursday, October 20 – with applicants for the agriculture grants encouraged to visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/farm-management/ emergency-management/floods/flood-adviceand-support. For small business grants, call the Business Victoria hotline on 132 215.

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Some of the aftermath of flooding in Darraweit Guim last week.

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Devastation in Darraweit Guim Following the destructive flooding which gutted Darraweit Guim homes and the local primary school, Star Weekly’s Damjan Janevski captured heartbreaking photographs of the aftermath. McEwen MP Rob Mitchell, said the damage to the town was “absolutely heartbreaking”. “There’s no ifs and buts about it,” he said. “The thing I’ve noticed with the flood is it just hangs around. The long terms impacts are another concern. “Darraweit Guim Primary School is a fantastic place, to see it in the mess it is is horrible.”

Council repairing roads after the flooding.

Floods tore down fences at Darraweit Guim Tennis Club.

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Free kinder gets the thumbs up A Sunbury kindergarten is welcoming the state government’s free kinder program, which reimburses services up to $2500 per child per year while making it more affordable for families. St Andrews Uniting Kindergarten in Sunbury is one of the 99 per cent of kinders in Hume opting into the program, and nominated supervisor Leticia McBean said it was a win-win for the sessional service. “I think obviously it will be a really good advantage for families to have free kinder,

because long day care is really expensive,” she said. “This will provide families the opportunity to have a really good quality education for their children.” Across the state, 95 per cent of services and 93 per cent of sessional services have opted into the program so far. “For some families they might have the opportunity to go back to work,” Ms McBean said. “Some mums weigh up the option, do I pay

expensive childcare fees or be a stay at home mum and keep my kids at home, because the amount they earn is more or less the same as they pay for childcare.” She said the service was already seeing an influx of enrolments for 2023 and the government reimbursement would be beneficial to the service. “Obviously it would provide free education, but we’ll also get additional funding per child to provide children with good resources, to provide a high quality day to day program

based on their interests and their abilities,” she said. The Best Start Best Life program is part of the state government’s $9 billion commitment to expand kindergarten programs across the state. From next year, free kinder will be available for all three and four year old children at participating services, “in both standalone (sessional) services and long day care (childcare) settings – a saving of up to $2500 per child, every year,” the government said.

Diwali set to light up This year’s Diwali celebration in Bulla will shine a light on community, diversity, friendship and coming together after the last, strange few years. The glorious Indian festival of lights is being hosted by the Multicultural Resources Hub (MCR Hub) and community development advisor Shammi Parekh can’t wait. “We want to take a moment. We’ll light up a candle, together, to celebrate the strength and this is the strength of coming out of darkness and moving towards a better tomorrow.” This year’s October 30 event is called the Neighbourhood Meet and Greet, aimed at fostering connectedness. “We feel it’s a really good time to engage the community with an event full of light … It’s going to be held at the Black Horse Hotel in Bulla, as they were kind enough to provide the venue,” Ms Parekh said. This is the second time the MCR Hub has been able to hold the festival in person since they first decided to bring Diwali to the

Sunbury region. While this year’s event will be modest due to capacity restrictions, Ms Parekh said it will help them prepare for what will be a large event in 2023. “Diwali this year is all about connecting communities together through multicultural programs, acknowledging community members who have supported our community through the pandemic, and of course, lovely sweets and sparkles,” she said. “I feel that the program is based on the words meet and greet – introducing [more] culture into Sunbury. “It’s a very multicultural community and we want to embrace that with the community, for them to enjoy something different.” Registrations are required and space is limited. To book or for more information, email mcrhubinc@gmail.com. Details: https://multiculturalresourceshub. com.au/. Elsie Lange

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Golf club fire ‘soul destroying’ By Elsie Lange A fire at Romsey Golf Club which damaged tens of thousands of dollars worth of equipment and infrastructure has been described as “a bit soul destroying” by president Anthony Lakey. “The battery in one of the machines shorted out and that machine caught fire, it spread to everything,” Mr Lakey said. Mr Lakey said despite having insurance for most of the equipment, the heightened cost of machinery, shipping and repairs means it won’t cover all of the replacements and fixes necessary. A GoFundMe fundraiser for $15,000 has been started to fill the gap.

He said he “almost fell over” when someone from a machinery company told him what he thought was about $200,000 worth of gear would cost more than double that to replace. “Shipping prices have gone through the roof … we couldn’t accommodate the massive price rises after the last 12 or 15 months,” he said. “Like all small clubs, you work your backside off to get stuff in place. “We’ve worked for the last 10 years to get machinery as good as we can possibly afford .. [when you] lose so much machinery in one hit and so much other stuff, it really sits you on your backside. “Mind you, it doesn’t sit you back as much as having your house flooded.”

The October 6 blaze destroyed or irreversibly damaged mowers, rollers, irrigation, a tractor and other infrastructure integral to keeping the golf club running. Even the shed sustained significant damage and because it is a Macedon Ranges council asset on crown land, the club will have to wait to find out its fate. “They’ll have to look through that shed and decide whether it’s viable or whether it’s got to come down, and that will of course open up all sorts of questions,” Mr Lakey said. To make a donation to the not-for-profit club, head to: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ romsey-golf-club-needs-help-to-repair-firedamage

Thousands of dollars worth of equipment was damaged when Romsey Golf Club caught fire on October 6. (Supplied)

Art group is a wine idea and soon there will be live music at the sessions too. Each month they choose a different painting for attendees to replicate, for $65 participants are supplied with everything they need and a glass of wine. There are only 15 people in each class too so people can ask questions and take the time they need. “They’re paintings people can actually put up and use,” she said. Ms Medcraft said she and Ms Preston were “as excited as each other” to get the program up and running. “I came into this job [the the indoor sports stadium] and I had ideas, I had Sip & Paint in my mind. I didn’t expect it to grow as much.” To book, contact: manager@indoorsports. com.au Elsie Lange

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Sunbury’s Sarah Medcraft saw the perfect climate for a program inviting people to come together, make some art and drink wine on a Saturday night. Sip & Paint is run at the Sunbury Indoor Sports Stadium, inviting locals to book in and learn how to paint with local artist Antoinette Preston, a drink in one hand and a brush in the other. “I wondered how the indoor stadium could have more than just a sports centre,” Ms Medcraft said. “We’ve got a bar there, we’ve got golf. There’s so much you can do, that’s when I came up with Sip & Paint. “There are so many people commenting on it [on Facebook], it’s gotten so much bigger than I was expecting.” Ms Medcraft is excited – in just a few short weeks the program has become hugely popular

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Madagascar production Catch The Mount Players’ production of Madagascar by JT Edgar, running from November 4 to 20 at the Mount View Theatre, 56 Smith Street, Macedon. Madagascar is the haunting story of a mysterious disappearance that changes three lives forever. ■ www.themountplayers.com

Sensory play day Celebrate Children’s Week at Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health with a free afternoon of activities to engage the senses - including music, storytelling, crafting and a treasure hunt. On Wednesday October, 26, 1.30pm to 3.30pm at 49 Forest Street, Woodend. ■ 5421 1680, or https://sunburycobaw.org.au/ sensory-play-day/

The Pirates of Penzance Head along to the Savoy Opera Company’s production, the Pirates of Penzance. 3pm on Saturday, October 29 at Lancefield Mechanics’ Institute Community Hall. Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for children. Corner High Street and The Crescent, Lancefield. Tickets: Trybooking BZGXF or at the door. ■ info@savoyoperacompany.com

Romsey Swap Meet The wonderful Romsey Swap Meet is happening again this year on November 6 at the Romsey Recreation Reserve. $20 for site holders, $5 general admission and children under 15 years old can enter for free. Gates open for site holders at 6am and open at 8am to the public. There will be no car show this year due to renovations at the ground. Site holders can book on the number below. ■ 0456 797 153

Hume Seed Library talks Hume Seed Library is partnering with Hume libraries and inviting you to learn all about why seed sovereignty matters, and learn some simple methods to save your seeds for future seasons. 5A talk will take place at Sunbury Library on November 26, 1.30-2.30pm.

Breast cancer support group On the first and third Tuesday of the month breast cancer survivors are invited to head along to the Gisborne Golf Club at 10.30am to take part in a breast cancer support group. There they discuss experiences, find connections and improve mental health. ■ Lesley, 0484 691 226

Siblings Daniela and Roberto Pugliese inside the Craigieburn Haunted House. (Damjan Janevski) 303563_01

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Are you caring for someone close to you? Go and connect with other carers in your local area, share a light lunch, have a chat at noon on the first Wednesday of the month. Head to Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, 1 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Kyneton. ■ 9744 9267, or deb.mccallum@scchc.org.au

Get involved with a welcoming, fun, social group of women who have spread the word of ladies badminton since 1999. Social games are on Mondays, 9.30am-noon, and team competitions are on Thursdays, 9.30am-12.30pm at Eric Boardman Stadium, Wilsons Lane. ■ sunburylbc@gmail.com

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The Sunbury Ladies Probus Club meets at 9.30am on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Sunbury Football Social Club rooms. The friendly group of women enjoy outings, film mornings, speakers and presenters, as well as special events like holidays and bus trips. New members are warmly welcomed. ■ Pat, 0433 789 754, or Sylvia, 0417 170 142

Get involved with an all-male, auditioned singing group happening on Thursday, 79.30pm in Sunbury. The group is inviting new members to join. The group also has a mixed choir, DynamiX Vocal Company, rehearsing Tuesday. 7-9.30pm. Both groups rehearse at Dulap Wilim Hub, 11 Leichardt Street, Sunbury. No auditions required, just bring your love of music. ■ harmonixvcinc@gmail.com

Delve into deeper topics and enjoy intriguing conversations by joining the Table 8 Discussion Group. The key theme for the coming months will be kindness. The chats take place every Tuesday from 10.30-11.30am at Macedon Lounge, 40 Victoria Street, Macedon. ■ Carol, 0431 186 575

Jacksons Creek Combined Probus

The Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art and Craft Group exhibition and sale is happening on December 3 (10am to 4pm) and 4 (9am to 4pm). The Sunday exhibit will coincide with the Gisborne Olde Time Market. Head along to see the group’s exquisite art and chat with the artists. ■ https://www.facebook.com/phoenixmrac/

Visit or become a new member of the Jackson’s Creek Combined Probus Club, gathering on the second Monday of each month at the Sunbury Football Club at 10am. Enjoy outings and meetings each month with a friendly group of men and women, and twice yearly trips away staying in cabins and caravans. ■ Doug, 5428 3317, or Teresa, 9746 3402

Village connect

Craft and conversation

A new service for older people and carers provided by Macedon Ranges council for residents over 55 years old to stay socially connected, chat with others in the community and enjoy some free coffee and cake. Happening on Tuesdays and Thursday at cafes across the municipality, there’s sure to be one near you. ■ https://bit.ly/3AMUrxm, or 5422 0262

If you’re a passionate crafter and want some company, why not head down to the Sunbury Library on Mondays at noon for the craft and conversation group. The program is free and open to people aged 15 years and older. ■ https://bit.ly/39BIu2O

The Phoenix exhibition

Arts and games night Get creative at the Sunbury Youth Centre as part of an art and games night each Wednesday at the Sunbury Youth Centre, 3.30pm to 5.30pm. There’s a range of arts and crafts to try, and if art isn’t your thing, there’s a wide variety of games. The program is for people aged 12 to 18 years old and is free. 51-53 Evans Street, Sunbury.

Chill Out Sunbury Are you between 12 and 18 years old and want to engage with other young people, participate in activities such as trivia, games, art, music, competitions, personal development and more? Chill Out Sunbury is for you. It’s free and happens every Wednesday, 3.30-5.30pm at the Sunbury Youth Centre, 51-53 Evans Street. ■ https://bit.ly/3lmVgVh

Sunbury badminton fun The Sunbury Badminton Club has a new extra playing time on Wednesdays, 10am-noon. All are welcome to attend at Clarke Oval Stadium, 49 Riddell Road, with equipment provided and coaching available. Playing for the first time is free. ■ sunburybc@gmail.com

Family History and Heritage Society If you’ve got a hankering to learn more about Sunbury and even your own family history, why not check out the Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society, meeting at 1.30pm on the third Thursday of each month at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre, 8 O’Shanassy Street, Sunbury. ■ https://bit.ly/3jvM6oJ

Rotary club The Sunbury Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Sunbury Bowling Club from 7pm. ■ sunburyrotary@gmail.com

Sunbury Combined Probus Club The Sunbury Combined Probus Club meets every fourth Thursday of the month at the Sunbury Football Social Club at 10am. ■ Carmel, 0416 477 271

Toastmasters Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Toastmasters helps its members develop their public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 7.20-9.30pm, at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Hall. ■ vpm-4185@toastmastersclubs.org

Garden club The Sunbury Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. There is a guest speaker at each meeting, which starts at 7.30pm at the Sunbury Football Club. ■ Cheryl, 9744 1663

Sunbury Seniors Sunbury Seniors meet on Mondays and Fridays at 8 O’Shanassy Street, Sunbury, from 10am-3pm. A variety of activities are offered – indoor bowls, cards, snooker, guest speakers, day excursions, subsidised lunches or just a cup of coffee and a chat. If you’re 55 or older and would like to make some new friends. ■ 0434 400 754

Ladies probus The Woodlands Ladies Probus Club of Sunbury meets on the fourth Monday of each month at the Sunbury Bowling Club at 9.45 am. The club is based on fun, friendship and fellowship and enjoys monthly outings, an annual trip away and a lot of fun meetings. ■ Leonie, 0401 764 182 Tuesday, 25 October, 2022 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY 13

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The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been around in Australia since 1993 and has consistently been the company’s biggest selling model, at least until the last few years when overtaken by a number of SUV variants. C-Class comes in three body styles: coupe, convertible and sedan each with the choice of 1.5-litre (C 200) or 2.0-litre (C 300) engines. Note that only the sedan versions have been given an upgrade at this time, the two-doors will arrive next year as will high-performance C43 and C63 AMG models. Our test car was a fully-optioned C 200 sedan.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE C 200 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-door sedan: $78,000 C 300 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-door sedan: $90,400

Styling The latest Merc C-Class sedan follows similar lines as its large S-Class sibling with similar coupe-like profile and scalable lines. A long bonnet and shorter front overhang highlights this sleek appearance. The oval grille features a single horizontal bar with the iconic three-pointed star in the centre of the grille. In a clever piece of design, the grille infill comprises hundreds of tiny matching stars. Both the C 200 and C 300 have the AMG Line kit and body styling fitted as standard as well as 19-inch five-spoke AMG alloy wheels. There are ten colour choices, nine of them being $2500 metallic options. Styling features with the optional Vision Package include a dual-pane panoramic sunroof.

SPECIFICATIONS Mercedes-Benz C 200 MHEV 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-door sedan

Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Mercedes-Benz dealer for drive-away prices.

into the car using a fingerprint scanner which allows multiple drivers to preset their seat position and cabin set up configured as soon as they activate their profile. Boot capacity is 475 litres expandable with the rear seatbacks folded. This can be done without entering the car via small levers on either side of the boot’s interior.

Engines / transmissions Interior The interior of the C-Class inherits a number of design features from the S-Class and it brings a real premium look that hasn’t been there in previous models. The 2022 upgrade C-Class sedan gets a longer wheelbase than the previous model which converts into extra rear seat legroom. You can store your user preferences and log

Mercedes C 200 is powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with outputs of 150 kW and 300 Nm of torque from a very handy 1800 rpm linked with a 48-volt mildhybrid (MHEV) starter-generator that sits between the electric motor and nine-speed G-Tronic automatic transmission. The C 300 has a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol MHEV that generates 190 kW and 400 Nm.

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Safety Standard safety features in the C 200 include 10 airbags, including pelvic and thorax bags for the driver and front passenger; enhanced ABS brakes with hold and brake drying functions; autonomous emergency braking; adaptive cruise control; electronic stability program with acceleration skid control; active bonnet; lane keeping assist; blind spot monitoring; active distance assist; active parking assist; front and rear parking sensors; extended run-flat tyres; hill start assist; speed limit assist; and tyre pressure monitoring. The optional Driving Assistance Plus package adds active blind spot assist; active brake assist; cross traffic alert; active distance assist; active emergency stop assist; lane change assist; steering assist; stop-and-go assist; evasive steering assist; and traffic sign recognition.

The coupe-like roofline is likely to make entry and exit a bit awkward for taller occupants but once ensconced the front seats are large, supportive and comfortable. By necessity the driving position was lower than we prefer but that’s normal in passenger cars of this ilk. There’s good rear leg and headroom for four adults without any compromise required from those in the front seats. The centre rear seat is really only suitable for children. Again, this is pretty well the norm for cars of this size. We loved the tablet-style infotainment screen, positioned in the centre and slightly angled towards, and within easy reach of the driver. Our test car came with the optional head-up display but the number of features occupied far more of the windscreen than we liked. One of the most impressive features of the C 200 is its fuel consumption. Listed at 6.9 litres per 100 kilometres, we averaged 7.1 L/100 km during our test and even managed 6.0 L/100km on our 100 km return trip from Gosford to Sydney. The nine-speed automatic shifted smoothly at all times with steering wheel-mounted paddles there if needed. The feel of the brake pedal changes as you switch from regeneration mode to friction (normal) braking. During our testing we gradually became used to the feel. While the C-Class isn’t designed as a sports machine you can set it up in sporty mode for more spirited driving. Handling is precise and the car responds nicely to inputs through the steering wheel.

Summing up Mercedes-Benz has tackled the tricky task of packing the luxury of its large S-Class into the mid-sized C-Class and done a pretty good job of it. It has come at a cost though, with the new C 200 priced at just under $80,000 before options and on-road costs.

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By Tara Murray Young Essendon ruck Stephanie Wales has earned an AFLW Rising star nomination for her performance against Sydney. Wales had 21 hit outs and seven tackles in Essendon’s four-point win against the Swans on Saturday afternoon. The 19-year-old is averaging 12 hit outs per game across the season having played every match this year. A cross-code athlete with a background as an elite basketballer, the 19-year-old was playing local football at the Oakleigh Dragons in the South Metro Junior Football League at the start of the year before signing with the Casey Demons in the Victorian Football League Women’s competition. Continuing her meteoric rise through the football ranks, Wales was drafted from Casey Demons VFLW side with pick number 32 in this year’s AFLW draft. Following Jorja Borg’s season-ending foot injury, Wales has stepped up to carry the ruck load and has embraced the experience of taking on the league’s best rucks. Essendon coach Natalie Wood said the nomination was a recognition of Wales’ dedication and investment into her own development. “This is a fantastic acknowledgement of Steph’s growth mindset and diligent work on and off the field to improve her craft,” she said. “Steph has taken on some of the league’s top-tier rucks this year and has taken these challenges on with real curiosity and dedication to learn off her opponents. “She’s taken tremendous steps forward this year and I’m really excited to see how she continues to grow and improve.”

Stephanie Jones

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Wales’ twin sister Lucy Wales, who plays for Hawthorn, received a nomination in round seven.

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Wales is the second Bomber this season to receive a nomination, with Paige Scott earning one in round one.

The wait and see game of when the season will start continues in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association with games again called off on Saturday. For the third straight week there was no play in any of the senior grades, leaving many players and officials frustrated on the side lines. Unlike the first two weeks when play was called off during the week due to not enough grounds being playable, there had been some hope of play on Saturday. That ended with heavy rain on Friday night and Saturday, with games called off on Saturday morning. All three matches that have been called off have been one-dayers. Another one-dayer is scheduled for this Saturday for the top two grades. The other grades have a bye due to the Melbourne Cup weekend. It was better news for some of the junior competitions, with play getting underway during last week. Sunbury was also left on the side lines in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association on Saturday. The VTCA cancelled all games by the first XI matches during the week due to not enough grounds being playable. The remaining matches got cancelled on Saturday morning, including Sunbury’s match against Williamstown Imperials. It’s the fourth straight week play has been called off in that competition.

SPORTS QUIZ 1. Which ex-St. Kilda coach is set to return for the clubs new coaching position? 2. The Australian Diamonds netball team have come under fire for accepting a sponsorship from which company? 3. What is the official nickname for the Australian national football team? 4. Which tennis star recently pulled out of the Japan Open quarterfinal due to suffering a knee injury?

5. At what age did tennis champ Serena Williams retire? 6. In rock climbing, what is a 'belayer'? 7. Which Australian state are pro boxing twins Jason and Andrew Moloney from? 8. In which year was the AFL grand final eve declared a public holiday in Victoria? 9. Which United Arab Emirates cricketer became the fifth cricketer to take a hat-trick in Men's T20 World Cup history? 10. How long was the ban given to Novak Djokovic for 'potentially provoking anti-vaccination sentiment' in January this year? 11. Which horse won the 2022 running of the Caulfield Cup? 12. The 2022 ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup features how many competing national teams?

13. Which Brazilian soccer player faces jail time over the alleged underreporting of a 2013 transfer fee? Matthew Dellavedova

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15. Which Queensland-born MotoGP racer had a section of the Phillip Island circuit named after him before the 2022 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix? 16. Sport climber Elnaz Rekabi finished fourth in the 2022 IFSC Climbing Asian Championships representing which country? 17. Which horse won the 2022 running of The Everest? 18. The 2021 Rugby League Men’s World Cup (held in 2022) featured the debuts of which two national teams? 19. In what boxing weight division did Cherneka Johnson defend her IBF world title versus Susie Ramadan in October 2022? 20. What jersey number did Matthew Dellavedova wear for the Sacramento Kings to start the 2022 NBA season? 21. How much is the total prize pool of the new horse race known as The Big Dance?

22. The new NRL team the Dolphins use red, white and what other colour? 23. The NBA will honour what late basketball legend over the course of the entire 2022-23 season? 24. Which Australian sporting star finished third in the voting for the Women's Ballon d’Or award?

28. How many seasons did recently sacked St Kilda coach Brett Ratten coach the team for? 29. The Major League Baseball team based in Cleveland is known by what nickname? 30. 1883 was the opening year of what well-known Melbourne racecourse?

25. Who was recently named as Australia’s new One Day International captain? 26. What cricketing nation had their first victory against Sri Lanka in the current Twenty20 World Cup? 27. In what year did BMX make its debut as an Olympic event?

1. Ross Lyon 2. Hancock Prospecting (mining) 3. Socceroos 4. Nick Kyrgios 5. 40-years old 6. The person that manages the safety rope, watching the climber. 7. Victoria 8. 2015 9. Karthik Meiyappan 10. Three years 11. Durston 12. 16 13. Neymar 14. 46 15. Jack Miller (Miller Corner) 16. Iran 17. Giga Kick 18. Greece and Jamaica 19. Super bantamweight 20. 8 21. $2 million 22. Gold 23. Bill Russell 24. Sam Kerr 25. Pat Cummins 26. Namibia 27. Beijing, 2008 28. Three 29. Guardians 30. Moonee Valley Racecourse

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14. How many days did Nedd Brockmann take to complete his 3900km run from Perth’s Cottesloe Beach to Sydney’s Bondi Beach?

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Sunbury basketball buddies make the grade Kai Croswell, Lachlan Hoobin and Harry Jones-Smith have come a long way from playing junior football together years ago. The three, who are good friends, have been selected for the Basketball Victoria Southern Cross Challenge metro squad for a tournament early next year. The squad is the beginning of the high-performance pathway for identified athletes, coaches and officials, with all three going through a number of stages to be part of the squad. Croswell and Hobbin have also both been named in the future development program, while Jones-Smith has been named in the state development program. Laiken Hall, another Sunbury basketballer, has also been selected in the state development program. Croswell said he was really looking forward to playing with other talented basketball players and learning from everyone involved. “It’s a privilege to be selected and offered a position to play in a High Performance Pathway Program offered by Basketball

Victoria,” he said. “The opportunity to expand my knowledge base, improve and develop my skills, get access to some of the top basketball coaches in Victoria and learn as much as I can from them. “I want to use this development program, to help me identify and improve on my weak spots, to become the best basketball player I can be.” Croswell, who now plays representative basketball for the Keilor Thunder, started playing basketball four years ago. He follows in the footsteps of his dad who played Victoria when he was the same age. Hoobin said he was honoured to be selected for the two programs with only about 50 players getting chosen. He said he knows the extra training and support will help him improve the next 12 months. “When I saw that I was selected for SCC I was so happy and excited,” he said. “I had the opportunity to try out at a basketball camp and I was lucky enough to be selected for the next stage.

“It will be an honour to represent my state, club and family at this tournament in January. I can’t wait to play with kids from the country and other states.” Hoobin, who now plays with Keilor Thunder, said he can’t wait to play for Vic Metro. Jones-Smith said it was an exciting time being selected in both the development program and SCC. Jones-Smith started playing basketball when he was five at Sunbury with the Superoos and has played representative basketball since he was nine. “Since my under-14.1 Sunbury Jets squad this year qualified for Victorian Championships I was able to try out at the metro future camp with my teammates,” he said. “I am expecting to be pushed and develop new skills and bring my basketball to a new level. The SCC tournament will be a challenge to compete against interstate competitors at an elite level.” All three boys are keen to play basketball professionally when they grow up.

Bowls legend retires Star Sunbury bowler Carla Krizanic has been seen in Australian colours for the last time having announced her retirement from international and high performance commitments. One of Australia’s most successful bowlers, having won Commonwealth Games and the World Bowls Championships gold, Krizanic played for Australia 212 times having made her debut in 2012. Krizanic told the Bowls Australia website that her focus was now on her young family, which includes two boys. “The decision has been a long time coming, we had Axel then [we had] a long break because of the pandemic and fell pregnant again in between,” shetold the website. “It’s a hard decision because I love playing for Australia and I still feel like I have a lot more to give but my life now is about my two boys and I hate being away from them. “It was challenging mentally to give it up but easy because I know that my heart is somewhere else now.” The Club Sunbury member has won a number of titles at state, national and international level. She said that any win while wearing the green and gold has been considered a highlight of her career. “I think for me the most special part is probably the success we had with that triples and fours team that saw the same combinations win the World Championships and then the Commonwealth Games,” she said. “To prove as a combination that we were able to back it up and support each other was amazing. “But all in all every win has been a career high of mine.” Krizanic will continue to play on the national arena, including at events like next month’s Bowls Premier League with Club Sunbury’s Melbourne eXtreme team. Krizanic paid tribute to those who had made a big impact on her career. She said without her family and partner Tristian Krizanic, it wouldn’t have been possible. “Firstly to my coach Mark Cowan, he’s been my coach since I was 18 and he has been a massive part of my development from being a young girl to being Jackaroo,” she said. “He’s always been there regardless of the ups or downs is someone that I can always debrief with after an event, a truly humongous part of my career. “Steve Glasson was my coach for basically my entire career in the Australian team … Gary Willis of course, as soon as he came into the assistant coaching role was when I began to feel more comfortable in the Australian team, he just has a way of making players feel

Carla Krizanic has retired from international bowls. (Shawn Smits) 203921_01

like a part of the team and he’s extra special. “To my teammates, and the girls in particular, the special memories that we have and the friendships that we have all hold a

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special place in my heart. “A big thank you to Henselite, Club Sunbury and the Victorian Institute of Sport for supporting me as well.”

Lachlan Hoobin, Harry Jones-Smith and Kai Croswell. (Supplied)

Nicholson to coach the Sunbury Jets Simon Nicholson will lead the Sunbury Jets’ Big V Women’s side next year. The Jets announced last week that Nicholson had been appointed to coach the side that made finals this year. Nicholson has been involved in the Jets’ women’s program since 2018, having come through the pathways at the Jets and the Basketball Victoria state system. “For me I plan to bring all the lessons I have been able to learn over the last five years as an assistant in the program and put them all together to get the program back to its championship winning ways of 2016-18,” Nicholson said in the Jets announcement. “I’m lucky to be taking over the program in a really competitive and exciting time and feel major success is just around the corner with a few small adjustments as we build on the foundations laid by coach Draper in the 2022 season.” Nicholson said one of his big aims as coach of the side was to be able to provide a clear pathway full of opportunities for both junior Jets players and coaches to get to high-test level at their local club. “I’m excited to get to represent Sunbury at the highest level and show how much this club means to me,” he said. “I can’t wait to get to work and build a highly competitive team that players enjoy playing in and play an exciting brand of basketball that the whole Sunbury Basketball community is proud of and can get behind.” Sunbury Basketball Association coaching director Kennedy Kereama said from an association standpoint it is great to have a coach who has come through the SBA club pathway. “Simon has put in a solid apprenticeship and worked with some great mentors; we often don’t provide opportunities to coaches that are ready soon enough,” he said. “Simon is a very astute coach, that is an incredibly hard worker and wants what’s best for his players.” Open try outs for the women’s program will be held on October 25 and 27 and November 3.

Andersson relishing new opportunities to shine Ida Andersson could soon be going from the courts of Boardman Stadium in Sunbury to the courts of the Women’s National Basketball League. Andersson, who made her long awaited debut for the Jets this season, has been named a training partner for the Bendigo Spirit for the upcoming season. It’s the second time she’s been a training partner for a WNBL team, having been one for the Southside Flyers previously. Andersson said it was exciting to have the opportunity to train with the Spirit day in, day out. “I’m really excited for what we have,” she said. “The puzzle pieces [coach] Kennedy [Kerema] is putting together excited what is to come back for this group. “I get to train with many Opals players and some of the best players in Australia, I can’t ask for any more.

“I’m taking it day by day and if there’s an opportunity to come [to play WNBL], it’s meant to be.” Andersson’s connection to the Spirit comes through the connection with Kereama, who is Sunbury’s coaching director. Andersson said she had been knocking on his door during the season to give her an opportunity at the higher level. There has been a small taste of playing for the Spirit in the pre-season for Andersson. One of those matches was at Sunbury in front of her home crowd. “That was amazing playing at home at Boardman.” she said. “Everyone was so welcoming to the whole team and we were happy to be able to show Sunbury some WNBL.” The opportunity to be part of the Spirit squad comes on the back of a strong debut season for Andersson with the Jets. She averaged more than 16 points a game.

For Andersson, Sunbury had a special place in her heart for a few years having previously signed for the club for the 2020 Big V season which was cancelled due to COVID-19. “I came out in 2019 and got in contact with John White and he ended up signing me to come to Sunbury,” she said. “I really enjoyed it. “I kept in contact with John and it was a no-brainer to come back to Australia and I didn’t look at any other Big V clubs.” Andersson played a key role in the Jets making finals. She said it was a really good experience to help the young talent coming through the club. “They were a really young team,” she said. “I was happy to take on whatever role they needed me to. I helped with the teaching and mentoring of the young teams we had. It was a good season.” Tara Murray

Points for Club Sunbury By Tara Murray Club Sunbury made it two from two in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant division 1, section 1 on Saturday, While several games were cancelled due to heavy rain, Club Sunbury faced a new challenge as it headed to Armadale for the first time. It was a successful trip, with Club Sunbury coming home with the points, 81 (16)-75 (2). Club Sunbury’s David Glennon said they had to fight hard to come away with the win. “We never hit the front until the 80th end,” he said. “Every rink picked up shots late in the piece to come away with the win. “Lee Wesley’s rink picked up four shots on the final end. To go to unknown territory, in a new format and get 16 points on the road in division 1 is a good feat.” Lee Wesley’s rink won 21-13, while Mark Cowan’s rink won 26-18. Marc Bullows’ rink won 18-17 on the final end. Ray Pretty’s rink was the losing rink, losing 27-16. Glennon said synthetic green at Armadale ran really well, with a number of Club Sunbury players putting out standout performances. He said Josh Leszczynski, Bullows and Bailey Moffat were the three standout performers in the win. The win means Club Sunbury is one of two undefeated teams after two rounds. With a match at home this week against Kingsbury, Glennon said they have a good opportunity to set their season up. Only three Club Sunbury sides played on Saturday, with three of their lower grade sides washed out. The second side lost to 79 (16)-76 (2), while the third side was away at Keilor, losing 82 (4)-68 (4). Three of the club’s four mid-week side’s also had wins last week. In the Centrals Highlands Bowls Division, all but one game went ahead despite the heavy rain in the area. In division 1, Romsey made it three from three by beating last season’s premiers Lancefield. It was a massive win for Romsey, claiming all 16 points in the 76 (16)-47 (0). Cameron Austin’s rink won 30-15, Damien Ely’s rink won 22-15 and Matthew Brundell’s rink won 24-17. Romsey is the only undefeated team after three rounds after Gisborne beat Trentham. It was a dominant performance by Gisborne, which won 82 (16)-47 (0).

Sunbury’s Bailey Moffatt .

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David Beardmore’s rink won 24-15, Peter Williams’ rink won 22-16 and Paul O’Farrell’s rink were the big winners, winning 36-15. The win was Gisborne’s first win of the season. Kyneton had a big win against a win less Broadford, winning 70 (14)-42 (2). Anthony Mathison’s rink was the big winner, winning 34-10. Kilmore won a thriller against Kyneton Golf. The match went down to the final end,

with Kilmore winning 56 (14)-54 (2). Anthony Barker was the winning skip for Kyneton Golf. In division 2, Gisborne 2, Kyneton Golf 2 and Diggers Rest were the winners. Broadford 2 and Woodend shared the points due to inclement weather. In division 3, Lancefield 2, Kilmore 3, Diggers Rest 2 and Woodend 2 were the winners.

Ida Andersson

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Sports shorts Brand delisted by the Bombers Former Sunbury Lions product Cody Brand’s AFL dream has ended for now after being delisted by Essendon last week. Brand was one of three Bombers delisted last week as the club looks to finalise its list ahead of the AFL draft next month. A James Hird Academy product, Brand joined the Bombers through pick 53 in the 2020 AFL Draft. Brand played 17 games at Victorian Football League level this year, but wasn’t able to break into the Bombers’ AFL line up. He averaged nearly 12 possessions a game in the VFL. Brand told Star Weekly before he was drafted that it was a dream come true to join the club. “I grew up supporting Essendon and we’re an Essendon family through dad’s bloodline,” he said at the time. Brayden Ham and Alec Waterman were also delisted by the Bombers. Ham arrived at the Bombers during the 2018 national draft at pick 72 and played 45 games in the red and black, including 11 this year. Joining the club through the 2021 supplemental selection period (SSP), Waterman made his debut for the Bombers in round three of that year. The small forward played 22 games for the club, scoring a total of 27 goals but wasn’t able to hold down a spot in the senior team this year. List and recruiting general manager Adrian Dodoro thanked the trio for their contribution to the club. “We thank Cody, Brayden and Alec for their contribution to the club over their careers,” he said. “These decisions are never easy but we commend the three players on their maturity and professionalism. “We wish them all the best for their future endeavours.” The three join Michael Hurley, Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti and Devon Smith (all retired), Aaron Francis (traded), and Tom Cutler, Garrett McDonagh and Tom Hird (delisted) who depart the club this off season. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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